# Core Development

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## [Switch node default check all conditions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-default-check-all-conditions/73329)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2023 09:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-default-check-all-conditions/73329 "2023-01-13T09:35:59Z")

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Hi There! A couple of times now I've had a weird errors because I make the wrong assumption that the switch-node stops after the first match - by default. Unfortunately it checks all conditions and does all true conditi…

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## [Directory structure for flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/directory-structure-for-flows/73504)

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**Author:** [@ryanlynnhorlacher](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ryanlynnhorlacher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2023 16:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/directory-structure-for-flows/73504 "2023-01-11T16:35:59Z")

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I'm beginning a project in which I expect to have many flows. I have not been able to find an option to organize flows in a directory-like structure for easier organization. Is there a reason this hasn't been attempted…

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## [Call Link from Node-RED editor (Ctrl + Shift + D)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-link-from-node-red-editor-ctrl-shift-d/73388)

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**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 January 2023 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-link-from-node-red-editor-ctrl-shift-d/73388 "2023-01-10T16:44:07Z")

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I really like the Ctrl + Shift + D shortcut to open the dashboard. Would be nice if this could be customized with a specific Link :slightly\_smiling\_face:

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## [Node.status memory leak on editor - Disregard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-status-memory-leak-on-editor-disregard/73314)

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**Author:** [@kd9lsv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kd9lsv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2023 04:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-status-memory-leak-on-editor-disregard/73314 "2023-01-07T04:20:34Z")

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Creating new discussion See thread Question about memory leaking trough extensive use of node.status possible? Hi I was was having trouble with a(memory leak) and crashing. From what I can tell it isn't on the dashboa…

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## [Matter support for node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-support-for-node-red/72188)

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**Author:** [@Tomschin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tomschin)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2023 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-support-for-node-red/72188 "2023-01-03T12:10:33Z")

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There was just one point where I found information about "matter" and "node red". Nodered with matter - Core Development / Feature Requests - Node-RED Forum But no answer. The discussion was closed becouse of time out.…

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## [Read-only user - what is it?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-only-user-what-is-it/72765)

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**Author:** [@alex.mpplabs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alex.mpplabs)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 December 2022 07:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-only-user-what-is-it/72765 "2022-12-28T07:14:31Z")

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During our investigation of Node Red we have found a user with read-only access. There is a couple of questions: Is there any use case for this user? In the other words, is there any examples in what situations this u…

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## [Upgrade JQuery Version to latest 13.2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/upgrade-jquery-version-to-latest-13-2/72787)

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**Author:** [@RaviKaushish](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RaviKaushish)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 December 2022 19:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/upgrade-jquery-version-to-latest-13-2/72787 "2022-12-27T19:58:26Z")

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@knolleary we must upgrade the jquery versions to latest 13.2. recently we had a pen-test and this was raised as a medium vulnerability. so why not fix it at the core product itself Regards, Ravi.

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## [RED.nodes.eachConfig - limit to only enabled nodes?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/red-nodes-eachconfig-limit-to-only-enabled-nodes/72642)

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**Author:** [@marcus-j-davies](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcus-j-davies)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 December 2022 10:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/red-nodes-eachconfig-limit-to-only-enabled-nodes/72642 "2022-12-25T10:52:00Z")

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So.... I am using RED.nodes.eachConfig in my custom side panel, so the side panel can work with different instances of a config node. (each instance has various HTTP Admin Endpoints addressed by their id) And all this …

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## [Automatically wire a vertical selection set of outputs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automatically-wire-a-vertical-selection-set-of-outputs/72092)

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**Author:** [@si-hb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/si-hb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 December 2022 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automatically-wire-a-vertical-selection-set-of-outputs/72092 "2022-12-18T15:19:29Z")

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A feature of some DSP software is the ability to select a vertical group of outputs on a DSP object, drag the group onto a set of inputs of another dsp object's inputs (the inverse can also be true), and the DSP software…

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## [Link nodes - auto create the node name from the node it is first wired to](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-nodes-auto-create-the-node-name-from-the-node-it-is-first-wired-to/72094)

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**Author:** [@si-hb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/si-hb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 December 2022 15:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-nodes-auto-create-the-node-name-from-the-node-it-is-first-wired-to/72094 "2022-12-18T15:14:30Z")

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Link node labelling can be tedious. It would be a nice option if, when wiring a link node, that if the link node label is empty, it auto-inherits its name from the node output/input it is being wired to. A format that in…

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## [ Support for Matter Protocol](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-for-matter-protocol/72358)

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**Author:** [@Neirth](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Neirth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2022 18:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/support-for-matter-protocol/72358 "2022-12-17T18:21:53Z")

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Hello! I was thinking that a collaborative effort could be made to support the Matter protocol for the smart home. Nodered, through 3rd party Plugins, has opened this possibility to the product. After the recent releas…

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## [Saving flow with 2 instances of Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/saving-flow-with-2-instances-of-node-red/72239)

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**Author:** [@fuser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fuser)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 December 2022 07:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/saving-flow-with-2-instances-of-node-red/72239 "2022-12-16T07:35:45Z")

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Hello all, I am currently using 2 instances of Node-RED (v1.2.9) in a production environment but when I try to save a flow or import a new flow from our testing environment there is an unusual behavior while saving. I…

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## [Setting Subflow to Display as Just Icon by Default](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-subflow-to-display-as-just-icon-by-default/71835)

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**Author:** [@shimbone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shimbone)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2022 21:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setting-subflow-to-display-as-just-icon-by-default/71835 "2022-12-07T21:03:03Z")

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Just a niggle-- but it would be nice if I could configure some subflows to default to just their icon appearance when added to the canvas rather than with their label. A behavior similar to what I mean occurs with the l…

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## [Selectable appearance for node status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/selectable-appearance-for-node-status/71751)

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**Author:** [@michaelblight](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/michaelblight)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2022 13:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/selectable-appearance-for-node-status/71751 "2022-12-06T13:23:01Z")

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Some nodes, like those integrating Home Assistant, include a fairly lengthy status message. I seem to spend too much time arranging nodes so they don't overlap. In some cases this results in a creeping ladder of nodes, t…

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## [Possible minor restructure of settings.js?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-minor-restructure-of-settings-js/71762)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2022 12:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-minor-restructure-of-settings-js/71762 "2022-12-06T12:16:26Z")

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In a previous release of Node-RED, Nick was kind enough to restructure the comments in settings.js to make it easier for people to read when using something like VSCode (being able to collapse long comments). My proposa…

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## [Possible group improvements?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-group-improvements/71530)

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**Author:** [@i8beef](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/i8beef)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2022 09:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-group-improvements/71530 "2022-12-05T09:52:25Z")

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In discussion with some others about organization and grouping nodes in flows, I realized I had two specific annoyances when working with them... thought I should actually mention it here and see if there's any appetite …

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## [Feature request: improved visibility of node information in the editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-improved-visibility-of-node-information-in-the-editor/71336)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [1 December 2022 15:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-improved-visibility-of-node-information-in-the-editor/71336 "2022-12-01T15:57:26Z")

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I do most of my flow development on a laptop and often close both sidebars to get more screen real estate. It would be helpful to be able to hover the cursor over the body of a node (or right click) and get information l…

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## [Option in "Link-Call" to discard response after timeout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/option-in-link-call-to-discard-response-after-timeout/71127)

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**Author:** [@omrid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/omrid)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2022 20:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/option-in-link-call-to-discard-response-after-timeout/71127 "2022-11-24T20:32:29Z")

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The addition of "Call-link" with "Return to Sender" has been a wonderful improvement in Node-red, and we use it everywhere. Call-link includes a timeout parameter (which throws an exception). Yet once complete, it alway…

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## [🎉 Refresh tokens in node-red-node-dropbox (Now published as v2.0.0)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/refresh-tokens-in-node-red-node-dropbox-now-published-as-v2-0-0/65610)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2022 18:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/refresh-tokens-in-node-red-node-dropbox-now-published-as-v2-0-0/65610 "2022-11-24T18:43:30Z")

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Hi folks, Last week @Paul-Reed reported an issue with the dropbox node in another discussion (and here). Since Paul has always been ready to assist me with my electronics at my house, I was happy to help him in turn... …

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## [Slow TCP connections](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slow-tcp-connections/71014)

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**Author:** [@novski](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/novski)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 November 2022 20:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/slow-tcp-connections/71014 "2022-11-21T20:12:15Z")

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I have a Story upon a question that is bothering me some time now. I use NR as Mediacontrol for various devices in a number of Projects. Most devices are common PC's which I start, stop and observe to create Multimedia…

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## [Deploy function node without closing function editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-function-node-without-closing-function-editor/69999)

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**Author:** [@dsl400](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dsl400)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 November 2022 16:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deploy-function-node-without-closing-function-editor/69999 "2022-11-20T16:22:39Z")

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the most time consuming task in node red is opening the function editor, typing few letters, closing the function editor, hitting deploy to check the results. can we make this process more faster in any way ?

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## [Function-node backend as reusable package](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-backend-as-reusable-package/70797)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2022 12:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-backend-as-reusable-package/70797 "2022-11-18T12:46:48Z")

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Hi folks, I am currently in a situation where I need a Function-node alike VM in the backend of one of my nodes, to implement a useful feature. For my node-red-contrib-blockly node I needed something similar at the tim…

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## [Can't you add "===" to the switch node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-you-add-to-the-switch-node/70754)

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**Author:** [@mitubato](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mitubato)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2022 04:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-you-add-to-the-switch-node/70754 "2022-11-18T04:07:12Z")

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Any plans to add "===" for exact match in switch node? The purpose can be achieved by using two switch nodes or using a function node, but I thought it would be smarter to include it in the switch node. Now I am using …

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## [Delay Node : Enhancement : msg.flush or msg.reset by Topic](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-node-enhancement-msg-flush-or-msg-reset-by-topic/70526)

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**Author:** [@IanH](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IanH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 November 2022 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-node-enhancement-msg-flush-or-msg-reset-by-topic/70526 "2022-11-17T15:40:55Z")

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This was raised before by Flush delay node by topic and there was some agreement as it was a good idea and then closed a year ago with no action so I will raise it again (and add msg.reset to get same treatment) I have …

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## [Filter the Flows tree (Info panel) for "pinned" nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-the-flows-tree-info-panel-for-pinned-nodes/70391)

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**Author:** [@evdheuvelUpl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/evdheuvelUpl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2022 11:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/filter-the-flows-tree-info-panel-for-pinned-nodes/70391 "2022-11-10T11:00:32Z")

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As NR user I want filter the Flows view (Info tab) for “pinned” nodes so that I it is easier to navigate/jump to a strategic location in flow marked by a “pinned” node. Currently the Flows tree on the Info tab lists all…

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## [Adding PHP option to Template node's Syntax Highlight](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-php-option-to-template-nodes-syntax-highlight/70368)

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**Author:** [@Steveorevo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steveorevo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2022 01:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-php-option-to-template-nodes-syntax-highlight/70368 "2022-11-10T01:14:33Z")

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For discussion (or merge, please please please): Technically this should be in dev branch as a "feature request" vs master as "bug fix"; not sure how this got appended to my initial pull request. It should be separate;…

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## [Enable / Disable nodes from right click context menu](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-disable-nodes-from-right-click-context-menu/70360)

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**Author:** [@poldim](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/poldim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 November 2022 22:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-disable-nodes-from-right-click-context-menu/70360 "2022-11-09T22:11:50Z")

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It would be great to have this more readily available. It would be very useful for developing/testing flows. Right click would include a context menu for disabling or enabling an individual, selection, or group of node…

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## [Switching between Node/Flow view to CodeView](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switching-between-node-flow-view-to-codeview/70174)

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**Author:** [@tjunussov](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tjunussov)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2022 11:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switching-between-node-flow-view-to-codeview/70174 "2022-11-07T11:35:01Z")

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I like Node/Flow concept of coding with visualizing your code as nodes, but sometimes it really good to see all flow as code, I know there is JSON (Import/Export) representation of a flow, but is would be great if it a…

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## [Feature request: editor enhancement for link call node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-editor-enhancement-for-link-call-node/70186)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 November 2022 23:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-editor-enhancement-for-link-call-node/70186 "2022-11-06T23:46:18Z")

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It would be useful if the link call node, configured for a fixed target, could (when selected) display its target and allow the user to jump there if it is on another tab. This would be similar to the behavior of the sta…

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## [Feature request: Collapsable Groups in UI for organisation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-collapsable-groups-in-ui-for-organisation/70123)

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**Author:** [@ldf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ldf)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 November 2022 23:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-collapsable-groups-in-ui-for-organisation/70123 "2022-11-06T23:45:26Z")

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Hey first off thanks for creating node red, its an amazing piece of software that I really enjoy using. I use node red for Home automation and one pain point I have is there can be a lot of small steps I need that compo…

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